Clients with schizophrenia are informed that they would be part of an experiment. Then they are separated on the basis of their sex and the intensity of the symptoms they exhibit is studied. This is an example of
A) double-blind design.
B) quasi-experimental design.
C) triple-blind design.
D) gene mapping.

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This is an example of a quasi-experimental design because there is no random assignment to groups and the independent variable (intensity of symptoms) cannot be manipulated by the researcher. This type of design is commonly used in observational studies or when ethical concerns prevent random assignment. Double-blind and triple-blind designs involve concealing information from both researchers and participants to prevent bias. Gene mapping involves studying the genetic makeup of individuals to identify patterns and potential causes of disorders.

Clients with Schizophrenia Are Informed That They Would Be Part